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A monochromatic source of light is placed at a large distance d from a metal surface. Photoelectrons are ejected at rate n, the kinetic energy being E. If the source is brought nearer to distance d/2, the rate and kinetic energy per photoelectron become nearly :

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2n and 2E
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4n and 4E
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4n and E
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n and 4E
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Solution

The correct option is C 4n and E
The rate is inversely proportional to square of the distance: n1r2

So the new rate will be 4n

Kinetic energy is not related to the distance, hence it will remain same E.

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